He might not be in the scheme of things in the shorter formats of the game for India, but Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said on Saturday that he loves batting at No. 4, a spot that has been bothering the team for a long time as India failed to find a fix even in the recently-concluded World Cup. India lost to New Zealand in the semifinal, and the No.4 spot remained a question mark throughout the tournament as neither Vijay Shankar, nor Risabh Pant could not make it their own.

“Incidentally, my number here is four I really enjoy batting at No 4. That’s my favourite position,” Rahane said in his opening address at the Cricket Association of Bengal’s annual awards ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here.

India might be tipped as the favourites to win the coming Test series in the West Indies, but Rahane said that it won’t be easy as the hosts are a dangerous side at home and India have to respect them.

“We all know they are a dangerous and unpredictable team. I’m really looking forward to the series against the West Indies,” Rahane said.India will play two Tests in the Caribbean after three T20 internationals and as many one-dayers.Rahane will be back with the Test team for the series which begins August 22.

“It is important to respect them and play our game as we’ve been playing, especially in Test cricket. For me, it’s important to give my best. I always focus on contributing for my team and I think I’m just going to do my best as well. Once I go there, I will give my 100 per cent,” he said.